Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNSIDE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
159
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£372
vs National Avg
-31.7%
TOWNSIDE SURGERY prescribed 159 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £372 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £372 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -31.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.